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- ↑ Sylvia St. Cyr, "The Color's new music video conveys child-like wonder of God". CHVN-FM, May 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Fred Penner, The Color bring Junos home to Manitoba after 'whirlwind weekend'" CBC News Manitoba, March 26, 2018.
- ↑ Sylvia St. Cyr, "Exciting things on the horizon for lead singer of The Color". CHVN-FM, January 20, 2021.
- ↑ "The Color Wins First Juno". Pembina Valley Online, March 26, 2018.
